Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-19
IN MEMORY OF GARFIELD
Ceremonies of the dwelling of the
Bronze Statue in Washington.
The Proc ession, Line Of March, Adj
dresses and Description of the Static,
THE GARFIELD STATUE.
tits Unyeiled-P!easant Weather and Vast
Throng.


Throng.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE second day
of the reunion of the Army of the Cum
bariau1 was a perfect specimen of Wash
lngton spring weather. The streets ut an
early hour were thronged with eager
crowds, which increased at noon by the
closing of the executive departments.
The music of brass bands was heard
in every quarter.
At the business meeting this morning
of the society Col. Henry Stone, of Bos-
ton, was selected as orator, and Col. Vim.
NJ. Michael, of New York, as alternate for
tho next reunion. Chicago was selected
as the place and Chieamauga week, in
September, 1888, as the time for holding
the next reunion, The present officers of
the society wero re elected for the coming
year
. Promptly at II 80 General Baird, the
chief marshal, gave the signal for march
ing, and
THE PROCESSION STARTED.
A platoon of mounted police led the
way, followed by General Baird and his
aides, who preceded the carriage in which
we're seated Generals Sherman, Sheridan
aud Rose as, three Of the four living
commanders of the army of the Cumber-
land, General Buell., the remaining COM
mande, was unable to be present
Then followed the first division compos
ed as follows: Band, battalion of third
artillery acting as the infantry Garfield
guard OF honor, the society of the army
of the Cumberland, marine band and
battalion of marines and a detachment of
200 sailors from the U. S. steamer Galena.
Second division; district militia, compos-
cd of Washington light infantry corps,
two union veteran corps, National rifles,
Washington continental Emit guard,
Capital City guard, Burtler zouayes,
Washington cadet corps, high school ca
diets and Corcoran cadets, Grand Army
Of the Republic and civic societies, the
whole division being under the com
mand of Maj. Goodloe of the United
States marine corps.
The right of the procession moved up
II street to 18th, each organization wheel
ing into line as the left preceding com
pany passed. From 18th street the pro-
cession proceeded to Pennsylvania ave
nue. down which it marched to Bird street,
where the third division debouched and
proceeded down 3rd street to Maryland
avenue, and halted on the avenue near the
monument. The second division contin-
ued on its course and took position on
LIST street at the north of the statue.
IN THE GRAND STAND,
near the statue, seats had been arranged
for fifteen hundred persons. A number
of these were occupied hours before
the procession arrived. The grand stand
was Profusely draped with bunting and
the speakers stand was ornamented with
palms and ported plants, while tattered
battle flags hung from its staff at either
corner. A pair of comfortable arm
chairs, placed in the center of the stand,
we're reserved for President and Mrs.
Cleveland. Places were also reserved
for the sculptor and other favored
guests. large circle surround
| ing the monument was kept cleared and
| the sidewalks were crowded with
spectators. Secretary Bayard and At
torney General Garland we're seated
| to the left of Mrs. Cleveland. Members
of the supreme conrt district judiciary,
court of claims and district commission
ers, representatives of the diplomatic
corps and the two sons of exPresident
Garfield occupied conspicuous seats near
the presidential chair. At one O'Clock
Generals Sherman, Sheridan and Rose
Grams and Governor Curtin arrived just
as the head of the procession made its
appearance. They were soon followed
| by President Cleveland escorted by Score
/ tary and Mrs. Fairchild, Col. and Mrs.
/ Lamont, Postmaster General Villas and
/ Secretary Lamar. Mrs. Cleye-
/ land was accompanied by Mrs
| Folsom, Miss Bayard and Miss
WEIGH Just after l o'clock and took her
seat beside the presidents chair. Elk
/ Secretary Window and Ex-Attorney Gen
eral MacVeagh of President Garfeld's
cabinet were among the guests present
/ At ~ o'clock Marshal Wilson, taking
his place on tho stand, said; Attention
ladies and gentlemen. The society OF
/ the Army of the Cumberland, with their
I distinguished guests, are assembled here
/ to-day for the purpose of unyeiling q
/ statue of that eminent statesman and
/ soldier, James A. Garfield.
/ After prayer, the Marine band struck
/ up "Han to the Chief" and amid the
/ clapping of hands, the American flag en-
yelopiug the statue dropped, and
/ THE GREAT BRoNzF IMAGE STOOD EXPOSED
There was short lull in the
proceedings while battery Of artillery
/ fred the national salute. Gen. Sheridan
/ then introduced the orator of the day
\ Gen. Warren Keffer, who, on the part OF
/ the monument committee, delivered M
address transferring the statue to Gen
/ Sheridan. At its conclusion Gen. Sheri'
dan, in behalf of the society, transferred
the statue to the president in the follow
( ing words.
"AlR PaEsrDENr: statue which
has peen unveiled in your presence to-
day. was erected by the comrades
OF General Garfield belonging to tht
Army of the Cumberland. They recognize
his merits as a soldier, and wished TO pay
him tribute to that merit and to hii
worth | have the honor, sir, on behalf
OF the society Of the Army of the Cum
berland, to ask You as the representative
of the American people, TO accept thu
statue from their hands as it was giveI
20 me-"
The president, who arose as Sheridan
began speaking, then began his address
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